Wat Mahawan

Temple Historic Buddhist temple in Thailand

Wat Mahawan in Chiang Mai’s old city features Lanna-style ordination halls, a gilded chedi and daily monk rituals; visitors typically combine temple visits with markets and nearby street food.

Wat Mahawan
18.7879, 98.9957
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How to Get to Wat Mahawan #

Wat Mahawan is inside Chiang Mai’s old city. From Chiang Mai’s main transport hubs (the Arcade Bus Terminal or Chiang Mai Railway Station) take a short songthaew/tuk‑tuk ride or walk; from Tha Phae Gate the temple is roughly a 10-15 minute walk into the old‑city area where the temple is located.

Best Time to Visit Wat Mahawan #

Visit Chiang Mai's temples in the cool, dry season (November-February) for the most pleasant sightseeing conditions.

Cool, dry season
Nov-Feb · 15-30°C
Pleasant daytime temperatures and cleaner air make temple visits and walking the old city most enjoyable.
Hot season
Mar-May · 25-40°C
Very hot days - plan temple visits for early morning or late afternoon to avoid peak heat.
Wet/monsoon season
May-Oct · 24-33°C
Afternoon storms are frequent and can interrupt sightseeing; some rural temple roads may be affected.

Weather & Climate near Wat Mahawan #

Climate

Wat Mahawan's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 36°C. Moderate rainfall (954 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 91 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° – 30°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
15° – 33°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is warm, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° – 35°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° – 36°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° – 34°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 33°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

168 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (177 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

177 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° – 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 28°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

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